New Brunswick reported 32 new circumstances and one loss of life associated to COVID-19 on Sunday.
In a information launch, Public Well being mentioned an individual between 80-89 within the Campbellton area has died because of the virus.
This newest loss of life brings the province’s pandemic complete to 117.
There are 23 folks in hospital with the virus, together with 13 in intensive care. Of these in intensive care, 10 are unvaccinated, one is partially vaccinated and two are totally vaccinated.
Breakdown of latest circumstances
Public Well being additionally reported 70 recoveries, bringing the lively complete of circumstances within the province to 513.
Of the 32 new circumstances, 17 are unvaccinated, 4 are partially vaccinated and 11 are totally vaccinated.
The breakdown of the circumstances is as follows:
Zone 1, Moncton area, 4 circumstances
- three folks 20-29.
- one particular person 40-49.
One case is an in depth contact of a earlier case and the three others are beneath investigation.
Zone 2, Saint John area, 17 circumstances
- 12 folks 19 and beneath.
- two folks 30-39.
- two folks 50-59.
- an individual 60-69.
One case is beneath investigation and 16 circumstances are contacts of a earlier case.
Zone 3, Fredericton area, two circumstances
- an individual 20-29.
- an individual 60-69.
Each circumstances are beneath investigation.
Zone 4, Edmundston area, three circumstances
- an individual 19 and beneath.
- an individual 30-39.
- an individual 40-49.
Two circumstances are shut contacts of a earlier case and the opposite is beneath investigation.
Zone 7, Miramichi area, six circumstances
- an individual 20-29.
- two folks 40-49.
- two folks 70-79.
- an individual 80-89.
All six circumstances are beneath investigation.
There has now been 6,445 circumstances and 5,814 recoveries general within the province for the reason that pandemic started.
Some vaccination clinics cancelled
In keeping with the information launch, some vaccination clinics have been cancelled because of the ongoing strike by members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, which represents some health-care staff in New Brunswick.
COVID-19 testing at evaluation centres in Fredericton, Hartland, Monction and Saint John have been additionally cancelled Saturday because of the strike. The Miramichi evaluation centre remained open at a decreased capability.
The discharge additionally mentioned the Dr. Georges-L-Dumont College Hospital Centre’s microbiology laboratory, which assesses provincial COVID-19 exams, has began being affected by the strike. Particulars about new testing protocols are anticipated to be launched Monday.
“Whereas Public Well being has applied contingency plans, CUPE declined to comply with the designation of important staff in COVID-19 companies (screening, vaccination clinics, evaluation centres, labs) which can end in additional delays and cancellations within the coming days,” the discharge mentioned.
Public publicity notices
For the complete listing of latest and former public publicity notices, please go to the government of New Brunswick’s website.
Public Well being recommends that individuals who haven’t been totally vaccinated a minimum of 14 days previous to a attainable publicity get a COVID check, even when they do not have signs. They’ll e-book an appointment online or name Tele-Care 811.
In the event that they do have signs, they need to isolate whereas they await their outcomes.
It may take as much as 14 days to check constructive after being uncovered to COVID-19 so even when their outcomes comes again unfavourable, they need to proceed to self-monitor for any signs and get examined instantly if any develop.
They need to additionally keep away from visiting settings with weak populations, reminiscent of nursing properties, correctional amenities and shelters throughout that 14-day interval.
For individuals who have been totally vaccinated a minimum of 14 days previous to a attainable publicity, Public Well being recommends they monitor for signs for 14 days after the attainable publicity and get a COVID check if signs develop.
They don’t have to isolate whereas they wait for his or her check outcomes.
What to do when you’ve got a symptom
Folks involved they could have COVID-19 can take a self-assessment test online.
Public Well being says signs of the sickness have included a fever above 38 C, a brand new or worsening cough, sore throat, runny nostril, headache, a brand new onset of fatigue, and problem respiration.
In kids, signs have additionally included purple markings on the fingers and toes.
Folks with a type of signs ought to keep at dwelling, name 811 or their physician and observe directions.
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